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REPORTSWOMEN’S EPEE – (60 entries)Of the top four seeds, three went out beforethe semis. Samantha Hughes – Reading,(2), went out in the L16 to a resurgent RosieDavies – University Of Birmingham (34) 15– 7. Jennifer Mcgeever – Pentathlon Ireland(3) lost, in a very close match, in the L8 toFrancesca Summers – Redhill & Reigate (19),15 – 14 Jayne Crook – Wingerworth (4) alsolost in the L8, on time to Jessica Gundry –Truro (13) 11 – 10.In the first semi final, Kate French –Pentathlon GB (1) fenced Hannah Lawrence– Wingerworth (5). A fast and close scoringmatch was 9 -8 to Lawrence at the first break,Lawrence then gradually drew away to win15 – 10. In the second semi between FreyjaPrentice – Pentathlon GB (6) and KatrinaSmith – Truro (10), a close battle saw Smith1 hit ahead after 6 minutes, 7 – 6. She thenincreased her momentum and took the fight15 – 9.The Final between Lawrence and Smith wasa very close affair, 5 all after 3 minutes, 14 allafter 6, Smith then made the final hit to win.WOMEN’S SABRE – (38 entries)It was good to see an increase in numbers forthe women’s sabre, (34 last year), let’s hopethe popularity of the weapon continues intothe future. Once again this weekend, thetop four seeds went out of the competitionbefore the semi finals. Both Emma Potter –Stourbridge (1) and Leticia Steer – City (2)went out in the L16, Potter to Alexandra Davis– Millfield School (16) 15 – 12, and Steer toBridget Pleasant – Camden (15) 15 – 10.The first Semi Final was between Chloe Lopez-Colclough - Aberdeen City (8) and SzabinMatyas - Salle Dublin (via Hungary) (5). A closecontest ensued, eventually won by Matyas 15– 12. The second semi final was not as closeas the first, Michelle Guarino – Aberdeen City(7) was in control of the fight against EmilyRuaux – Rivington Park (6), and came out thewinner 15 – 7.The close Final between Matyas & Guarino,was refereed by Stuart Watson. Matyas,(drawing on her previous training as a memberof the Hungarian Junior squad some yearsbefore), was able to maintain control to winthe final 15 – 11.45 th WELSH OPEN 7/8 Nov 2015The Welsh Institute of Sport,Cathedral Road, Cardiff. CF11 9SWIN CONCLUSIONAll the Finals awards were presented to thewinners by Prof. Graham Ayliffe, President ofBirmingham Fencing Club and former winnerof the Epee. It was good to see again a highnumber of fencers entering from Scotland,for both men’s and women’s foil, & men’sand women’s sabre. The Scottish contingentalways make it an interesting and, (for them),successful competition.Apologies to John Rees for splitting hiswomen’s epee fencers over three halls,(exercise is good for you, John), hopefully,next year we will be in the New Universityof Birmingham Sports Complex, one hall fitsin everyone..... luxury. Finally, thanks to allthe referees, and fencers who refereed for uswhen their fencing was done, also the helpersand armourers from the West Midlands andbeyond, without their help competitions likeours would be difficult to sustain.Event DetailsSat 7 thNovemberLatest ReportTimeSun 8 thNovemberLatest ReportTimeMen’s Foil 9.45 Men’s Epee 9.45Women’s Epee 11.45 Women’s Foil 11.45Women’s Sabre 1.30 Men’s Sabre 1.30Entry Fee:Early Bird entry fee (for entries received & paidbefore 31 st August):• £15 one weapon, £25 two weaponsStandard Entry Fee:• £25 one weapon, £40 two weaponsPayment received after the closing date will beliable to a £10 late payment admin fee.Closing Date f or entries 31 st Oct 2015.Late entries accepted at organiser’s discretionCheques payable toPostal EntriesOnline EntriesCurrent BFA membershipArmouryOrganiser Contact:Welsh FencingWelsh Open Entries,c/o 43 Heol Miskin,Pontyclun, RCT,CF72 9AJwww.welshfencing.orgWill be required and checkedWill be present but not guaranteed for personalweaponsMark Ridsdale07530 226 532Entry FormWeapon(s) Foil Epee SabreGender Male FemaleNameClubBFA Licence NumberContact details(eg phone/email)Cadet/Vet? Cadet VetEntry Fee(Non-refundable)I accept that the organisers cannot be held responsible for any accident,loss or damage sustained at the tournament.Signature:(Parent or guardian if under 18)DateLast update: 13 April 2015JULY 2015 THE SWORD 15